Jaromir Jagr discusses retirement after 38 seasons of professional hockey
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Joshua Deeds
Feb 21, 2026 (7:02 PM)
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Jaromir Jagr, the ageless wonder of professional hockey, has finally admitted that his storied 38-season career might be reaching its conclusion.
The 54-year-old winger currently suits up for his hometown Kladno Knights, but his recent comments suggest the tank might finally be empty.
"Probably not," Jagr said when asked about returning to the ice in a recent interview, noting that it would take a miracle for him to keep playing.
Over his NHL career, Jagr became a global icon, suiting up for the Bruins, Devils, Rangers, Panthers, and Flyers among his nine total franchises.
He currently sits second on the NHL’s all-time points list with 1,921, a total that many thought would never be approached in the modern era.
His longevity is nearly impossible to fathom, spanning generations of players and evolving through several different styles of the game.
The numbers are staggering: two Stanley Cups, five scoring titles, and 1,733 games played at the highest level of the Show.
A Legend Beyond the Stats
Jagr’s impact on the locker room in every city he visited was defined by a work ethic that became the stuff of legend.
From late-night skating sessions in Florida to leading the Rangers through a revitalization, his offensive output remained elite well into his 40s.
He hasn't played for Kladno since December 21, and the physical toll of 38 professional seasons is clearly weighing on the legend.
"I do nothing else but eat and watch TV," he joked, showing that even a superhuman athlete eventually hits the wall.
If this truly is the end, the hockey world loses its last active link to the high-scoring era of the early 1990s.
His departure will trigger a three-year wait for a Hockey Hall of Fame induction that has been delayed solely by his refusal to quit.
Jagr has given everything to the sport, and seeing him finally hang them up marks the end of a unique hockey odyssey.
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